Schedule
Early
00:00
Romesh Ranganathan: For the Love of Hip-Hop—Rakim
The New York rapper aka the God M.C. joins Romesh.(R)
01:00
Tony Blackburn's Sounds of Soul—29/08/2026
Join Tony every week for the best in soul!
02:00
Pick of the Pops—1972
Mark Goodier counts down the chart from this day in 1972.(R)
03:00
Pick of the Pops—1985
Mark Goodier counts down the chart from this day in 1985.(R)
04:00
Sounds of the 80s with Gary Davies—Don’t You Forget About Me: The Accidental 80s Anthem
The story of the global breakout song for Simple Minds, Don't You Forget About Me.(R)
04:30
Sounds of the 90s with Fearne Cotton—Class of 95, Oasis - What’s The Story, Morning Glory
4/4Vernon Kay takes a deep dive into Oasis's iconic (What's The Story) Morning Glory?(R)
05:00
Tracks of My Years—Les Dennis
Actor, presenter and comedian Les Dennis joins Vernon to choose ten songs from his life.(R)
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Morning
06:00
Sounds of the 60s with Tony Blackburn—A World of Our Own
The fabulous sound of the 1960s with Tony Blackburn.
08:00
Dermot O'Leary—Joel Dommett sits in
Joel Dommett sits in. Can you solve The Mystery Voice?
10:00
Romesh Ranganathan—29/08/2026
Romesh has all the laughs, tunes and guests to kick-start your weekend.
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Afternoon
13:00
Emma Willis—29/08/2026
Spend Saturday lunchtime with Emma and enjoy a menu full of your favourite music.
15:00
Rylan On Saturday—29/08/2026
Rylan presents three hours of great music and guests for Saturday afternoons.
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Evening
18:00
Sounds of the 80s with Gary Davies—29/08/2026
'If you were there, you'd know'... and if you weren't, pay attention!
20:00
Sounds of the 90s with Fearne Cotton—29/08/2026
Join Fearne for a nostalgia-drenched celebration of the best 90s music and pop culture.
22:00
Dance Sounds of the 90s with Vernon Kay—29/08/2026
An hour of the best Dance Sounds of the 90s.
23:00
Off airProgrammes will resume at 02:00
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Late
02:00
Radio 2 in the Park—On Air, Radio 2’s Movie Music - Scotland
Edith Bowman celebrates the cinematic sonic legacy of Scotland.
03:00
Tony Blackburn's Sounds of Soul—The Beat of Love
Tony's back with a soul-soaked show, absolutely jam-packed with uplifting classics.(R)
04:00
Sounds of the 70s with Shaun Keaveny—Queen at the BBC
A celebration of Queen through BBC interviews and sessions.(R)
05:00
Tracks of My Years—30/08/2026
Vernon Kay talks to a special guest about their favourite records.
